History
Naval Selection Board Agrani is the selection center of Indian Navy situated in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
In this board candidates are tested for being commissioned in the Indian Navy as officers.
NSB has all the facilities to provide the candidates with a memorable and comfortable stay.
Headed by an officer of the rank of Major General.
This board is meant to take SSB Interview for the candidates opting for Indian Navy.
Generally, the candidates for 10+2 Cadet Entry for Navy are called for SSB interview in NSB.
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The selection center is beautiful, having all the facilities like STD, Mess, Café, Laundry, etc.
History of the city
Coimbatore is the second largest city and urban agglomeration in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, after Chennai and the 16th largest urban agglomeration of India.
It is one of the fastest growing tier-II cities in India and a major textile, industrial, commercial, educational, information technology, healthcare and manufacturing hub of Tamil Nadu.
It is often referred to as the Manchester of South India.
The city is located on the banks of the Noyyal River surrounded by the Western Ghats and is administered by the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation.
Coimbatore has been ranked 17th among the top global outsourcing cities by Tholons. Coimbatore is the fourth largest metropolis in South India.
Facts about Coimbatore
Coimbatore is The Hardware Capital of Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore is surrounded by Hill stations and it’s just an hour or couple we can reach places like Ooty, Valparai, Munnar, Anaikatti, Neliampathy and Kotagiri Asia’s largest mosque.
World’s second sweetest water Siruvani.
Anuvavi Subramaniyar temple in Thadagam road is said to be a part of mountain which fell down while Lord Hanuman was carrying sanjeevini mountain
Coimbatore tops the list of Safest places for woman in India!!!
Most known and not very interesting fact is that it is the Manchester of South India.
PSG Sarvajana School in Coimbatore is the place where our National Anthem was sung first
Reporting & connectivity for Coimbatore
NS Agrani, Red Fields, Coimbatore – 641018
Fax – 0422-2325957
Phone – 1800-425-4599
Reporting Point – Movement Control Office (MCO), Coimbatore Junction Railway Station.
Connectivity for Coimbatore
Rail – Coimbatore railway station
Airport – Coimbatore International Airport at Peelamedu 15 km (9.3 mi) from the city and an air-force base at Sulur 23 km (14 mi)
Road - There are six major arterial roads in the city: Avinashi Road, Trichy Road, Sathyamangalam Road, Mettupalayam Road, Palakkad Road and Pollachi Road.
Places of interest
Vydehi water - The falls is situated some 35 km away from the Coimbatore city. People who pay a visit to Coimbatore must make it a point to visit the Vydehi water falls.
Kovai Kondattam – It is an electrifying, exhilarant and eye-popping family destination that promises you an adventure worth remembering.
Marudhamalai hill temple - It is located at a towering height of 500 ft. in the highland on the Western Ghats.
Adiyogi Shiva Statue - Surrounded by verdant green farms at the foothills of Velliangiri Mountains in the Western Ghats, Adiyogi Shiva Statue is the world’s biggest bust statue dedicated to the celebrated Hindu deity Shiva, which is carved out of 500 tonnes of steel. Located in the Isha Yoga Complex in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, the sculpture stands tall at a height of 112 feet.
Velliangiri Hill Temple - This revered hill temple is situated some 40 km away from the city of Coimbatore. The temple has essentially been dedicated to lord Siva and sits on the Velliangiri Hill which has an imperial altitude of 6000 feet.
Perur Pateeswarar Temple - The Perur Siva Temple is situated at around 6 km away in the west of Coimbatore. The temple was built by the Karikala Cholan and has been constructed marvelously on the banks of the river Noyyal.
VOC Park & Zoo - It is an Amusement Park and Zoological Garden mostly visited by locals of Coimbatore for recreational purposes. This is a preferred picnic spot for families who get their kids to have a wonderful time and introduce their children to the world of animals.
Siruvani Waterfalls - Kovai Kutralam falls is an exhilarating water fall located in the scenic region of Siruvani. The water fall is about 37 kilometres away from Coimbatore city and the water fall is predominantly manifested for its exaltedness.